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FFRPL is the 501(c)(3) charity that raises funds, presents programs, supports special projects, helps create specialized spaces, and purchases supplemental materials & equipment for the Rochester Public Library.

Books Sandwiched In

One of FFRPL’s most popular programs, Books Sandwiched In (BSI) has been running continuously since 1956.

Each year, the Fall series of book reviews runs September through November and the Spring series runs March through May. Reviews are presented by experts in the field.

Videos of Spring 2022 ‘BSI’ reviews will be posted here and on the Library’s YouTube channel in May.

Watch archived BSI reviews on the RPL YouTube Channel at ‘Rochester Public Library NY’

Fall 2021 (click to view)

Our review of How the Word Is Passed was cancelled.

Spring 2021 (click to view)

BSI Spring 2021 was online only. Thanks to all our reviewers who submitted videos remotely for Fall 2020. Our roster focused on diversity and inclusion. Reviewer information is included on each video.

The final two BSI reviews originally scheduled — Hood Feminism and Ghosting the News — were cancelled.

F all 2020 (click to view)

Thanks to all our reviewers who submitted videos remotely for Fall 2020. Our roster focused on diversity and inclusion. Reviewer information is included on each video.

Spring 2020 (click to view)

Thanks to all our reviewers who submitted videos remotely for Spring 2020. Reviewer information is included on each video.

Spring and Fall 2019 (click to view)

Spring and Fall 2018 (click to view)

Spring and Fall 2017 (click to view)

Spring and Fall 2016 (click to view)